The New York Times' Ben Shpigel reports four players have been signed to minor league contracts by the New York Mets, which also include a spring training invitation. The Mets signed OF Bobby Kielty, P Matt DeSalvo, P Tony Armas Jr. and P Valerio de los Santos to minor league deals.

The Denver Rocky Mountain News' Tracy Ringolsby reports Colorado Rockies SP Valerio De Los Santos returned to the majors for the first time in nearly three years. He was asked to make the third start of his major league career and his first since April 2000, and he walked six batters but held a 3-0 lead before leaving. He did not get the decision.